Upper Zero Creek/Zero Creek Bowl Approach

Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

No real avalanche danger on most of this approach, but the drop-in points into Zero Creek or Zero Creek Bowl all have high avalanche potential.

Be sure to do the following:
- Carry a transceiver, shovel and probe
- Consult with the CAIC website ( avalanche.state.co.us/)

Parking Area:
- Please use the same parking area as lower Zero Creek approach, and also "Morning Glory".

Approach Trail:
- For the most part, follow the upper east side of the Zero Creek drainage to the drop-in point for "Morning Glory"
- After passing "Morning Glory," continue up still following the upper east side of the Zero Creek drainage
- There are numerous drop-in points facing north before getting to the Zero Creek Bowl
- Just as the Zero Creek Bowl comes into sight, you have to climb a slightly steep section if your plans are to ski the harder lines in the bowl
- Just before the steep section to access the bowl skiing, there is an easy drop-in point for the Zero Creek drainage